6/28/2024
Heather McDaniel
ITD Communication
208-772-8084
heather.mcdaniel@itd.idaho.gov
Idaho Transportation Department seeks feedback on draft seven-year transportation plan
COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is seeking feedback on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP). The ITIP outlines the state's transportation priorities and guides investment decisions for the next seven years through 2031. ITD encourages everyone to review the draft and provide comments July 1-31.
Transportation projects included in the draft ITIP range from large-scale interstate improvements to smaller projects like the installation of new guardrail. Projects are located throughout Idaho’s 44 counties and involve all modes of transportation. Project selection is determined through technical data, as well as input from local officials and residents.
Visit itd.idaho.gov/funding to view an interactive map to learn about projects and submit a comment through the portal.
This draft ITIP shows plans for $6.9 billion in funding, including $200 million dedicated to pavements and $100 million dedicated to bridges each year.
Chief Deputy Director Dan McElhinney confirmed, “With the growth of traffic accelerating the need for improvements and the impacts of inflating costs since 2020, the added annual investment in highway pavement and bridge repairs proposed in this draft ITIP plan will provide the Idaho Transportation Board effective options to consider looking ahead for Idaho.”
- A project was added in 2031 to construct frontage roads and improve the intersection of U.S. Highway 95 at Parks Road near Athol. This project will eliminate left turn and through movements from Parks Road onto US-95 for safety.
- A project was added in 2030 to add turn bays on State Highway 41 at Diagonal Road near Rathdrum to reduce congestion and increase safety for turning drivers.
- A project was added for construction in 2029 on State Highway 200 from milepost 55 to the Montana state line to rehabilitate the pavement surface.
- In 2025 ITD will enhance the intersection of State Highway 54 at Brig Road by adding turn bays for safety in conjunction with a State Park Project to relocate the Farragut State Park visitors center.
Comments can be emailed to itipcomments@itd.idaho.gov, recorded at 208-334-8063 or mailed to:
ITIP – Comments
Attn: Abby Peterson
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707
Paper copies of the ITIP will be available at regional offices and provided upon request by contacting the Idaho Transportation Department at 208-334-4455.
All comments will be reviewed and incorporated into the ITIP where appropriate. Responses will be sent by September.
After approval by the Idaho Transportation Board in September, the ITIP will then be submitted to the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency in October.
Public input is crucial in ensuring that the ITIP includes the prioritized needs of Idaho's communities.